How AI and Data Centers Depend on the Right Fasteners
Rivets | Rivet Nuts | Electronic Fasteners
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries—from healthcare to finance to transportation—and at the core of this revolution are data centers. These high-tech facilities are built to support massive amounts of computing power, processing the algorithms and data that fuel AI. Behind the rows of servers and blinking lights lies an essential and often overlooked component: fasteners. AI and data centers depend on the right fasteners. Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components, Inc., provide the critical hardware that physically supports, secures, and organizes the infrastructure of modern data centers.
RIVETS: Permanent Strength for Structural Components
Structural integrity is non-negotiable when building a data center. Rivets play a key role in providing permanent fastening solutions for components like fabricated server racks and electrical enclosures. They are ideal when a strong, vibration-resistant joint is needed – especially important in environments with continuous airflow and machinery movement.
Some Rivet Product Types Stocked by Rivet Nut USA™ Include:
- Standard Blind Rivets
- Structural Blind Rivets
- Multi-Grip Blind Rivets
- LockBolts (also known as brand name, Huck Bolts®)
Rivet Nut USA™ offers a wide variety of rivets suitable for many applications. Once installed, rivets create a solid, permanent bond that ensures long-term stability, even in high-performance AI environments.
RIVET NUTS: Flexible Mounting for Modern Data Center Needs
As data centers grow in complexity, modularity, and flexibility become essential. Rivet Nuts, also known as threaded inserts, nutserts, or blind rivet nuts, allow secondary equipment to be mounted securely and removed as needed without compromising the integrity of the rack or panel. This is especially useful for attaching additional devices, power distribution units, sensors, or cable management systems inside server racks.
Some Rivet Nut Product Types Stocked by Rivet Nut USA™ Include:
- Round Body RIVNUTS® (both in unified and metric thread sizes)
- Hex Body RIVNUTS® (or HEXNUT®, for ultimate spin-out resistance)
- PLUSNUTS® (especially good for plastics!)
Rivet Nut USA™ specializes in providing high-quality rivet nuts that can be installed in thin materials or blind holes, expanding options for design and retrofitting. These fasteners support the adaptability required by evolving AI systems, where new hardware may need to be added or replaced frequently without starting from scratch.
ELECTRONIC FASTENERS: Precision for Sensitive Electronics
AI servers, computer boards, and chips contain thousands of delicate components—processors, memory chips, circuit boards—all of which require precise fastening to function safely and efficiently. Electronic fasteners are some of the smallest and most precise fasteners on the market, that work great in these applications. Fasteners such as:
- Standoffs
- Spacers
- Shoulder, Captive, Thumb, and Hex Jack are tiny screws that are essential for assembling these sensitive elements without causing damage.
We distribute an extensive catalog of electronic threaded fasteners specifically designed for small and precise applications through our electronic hardware partner, Fascomp Inc. Their products help ensure that every part of the server is mounted securely, accurately, and provides the needed space between components, minimizing the risk of overheating or short circuits. This supports the overall performance of AI workloads.
AI continues to shape the future, and data centers are the physical backbone of that transformation. But it’s the fasteners—from rivets and rivet nuts to precision electronic hardware—that hold everything together. Rivet Nut USA™ supplies the critical components that ensure data centers are strong, adaptable, and built to last. In a world where technology evolves rapidly, the reliability of each connection—no matter how small—makes all the difference.
Contact Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components, Inc., for more information or to request a quote on how Blind Rivets, Rivet Nuts, and Electronic Fasteners can help your assembly! A member of our knowledgeable customer service team can find the right fastener for your needs!